Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard, White Bones Chardonnay 2022
Product Information
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Grape Variety Chardonnay
Vintage 2022
ABV 13%
Discover Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard White Bones Chardonnay 2022, Premium High Altitude Mendoza Chardonnay Wine
For over four generations, the renowned Catena family has been cultivating exceptional grapes in the high-altitude foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza, Argentina. The Adrianna Vineyard, located in the prestigious Gualtallary sub-district of Tupungato Alto, produces the exquisite White Bones Chardonnay, sourced from select rows of Block 1 known for its unique calcareous soil rich in fossilized bones and limestone.
This high elevation Chardonnay from Mendoza Argentina is grown at nearly 5,000 feet above sea level, where cool nights and intense sunlight create ideal conditions for producing grapes with vibrant floral aromatics and distinct earthy minerality. The terroir’s rich calcareous deposits deeply influence the wine’s complex flavour profile, delivering a crisp, balanced Chardonnay with exceptional depth.
Winemaking Details:
• 100% Chardonnay grapes from Adrianna Vineyard, Uco Valley
• Cold settling for 10-24 hours below 6ºC
• Fermentation lasts 45-95 days using wild yeasts.
• Aged 12-16 months in French oak barrels (second to fourth use)
• Unfined and unfiltered for natural purity
Perfect for wine enthusiasts searching for single vineyard Chardonnay from Mendoza Argentina or those seeking a high altitude Argentine white wine with unique mineral character.
A Legacy of Excellence from Mendoza, Argentina
Founded in 1902 by Italian immigrant Nicola Catena, the Catena Zapata winery has remained family-owned for over four generations. As one of the few major Argentine wine producers still in Argentine hands, the Catena family has played a key role in shaping the future of winemaking in South America.
In the 1980s, Dr. Nicolás Catena Zapata transformed the industry by pioneering high-altitude vineyards in the Andes foothills of Mendoza. His groundbreaking work, especially with Malbec, put Argentine wines on the global map. By the mid-1990s, his daughter, Dr. Laura Catena, joined the mission, continuing the family’s tradition of innovation and excellence.
Today, Catena Zapata holds more 100-point wine ratings than any other winery in South America and is globally recognised for quality and sustainability. Certified by Bodegas de Argentina, the winery also leads in research on terroir, soil, and historic grape clones.
